OBD Guide

P1303

Cylinder Number 3 Random Misfire Detected

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The engine hesitates or runs rough
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light is on
  • Engine vibrations at idle

Causes

  • Spark plug fault in cylinder 3
  • Problems with the ignition coil
  • Clogged or faulty fuel injector
  • Low cylinder compression
  • Problems with the ignition system wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check and replace spark plug in cylinder 3
  2. Check the functionality of the ignition coil
  3. Check and replace fuel injector if necessary
  4. Measure the compression in the cylinder
  5. Check the condition of the ignition system wiring harness

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